ESAB EMP 215IC Service Manual page 10

ESAB EMS215C/EMP215C
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS
Some welding, cutting and gouging processes are noisy and require ear protection. The arc, like
the sun, emits ultraviolet (UV) and other radiation and can injure skin and eyes. Hot metal can
cause burns. Training in the proper use of the processes and equipment is essential to prevent
accidents. Therefore:
1. Wear a welding helmet fitted with a proper shade of filter to protect you face and eyes when welding
or watching.
2. Always wear safety glasses with side shields in any work area, even if welding helmets face shields and
goggles are also required.
3. Use a face shield fitted with the correct filter and cover plates to protect your eyes, face, neck and ears
from sparks and rays of the arc when operating or observing operations. Warn bystanders not to watch
the arc and not to expose themselves to the rays of the electric-arc or hot metal.
4. Wear flameproof gauntlet type gloves, heavy long-sleeve shirt, cuff less trousers, high-topped shoes
and a welding helmet or cap for protection, to protect against arc rays and hot sparks or hot metal. A
flameproof apron may also be desirable as protection against radiated heat and sparks.
5. Hot sparks or metal can lodge in rolled up sleeves, trouser cuffs, or pockets. Sleeves and collars should
be kept buttoned and open pockets eliminated from the front of clothing.
6. Protect other personnel from arc rays and hot sparks with a suitable non-flammable partition or curtains.
7. Use goggles over safety glasses when chipping slag or grinding. Chipped slag may be hot and can fly
far. Bystanders should also wear goggles over safety glasses.
FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS
Heat from flames and arcs can start fires. Hot slag or sparks can also cause fires and explosions.
Therefore:
1. Protect yourself and others from flying sparks and hot metal.
2. Remove all combustible materials well away from the work area or cover the materials with a protective
non-flammable covering. Combustible materials include wood, cloth, sawdust, liquid and gas fuels,
solvents, paints and coatings paper, etc.
3. Hot sparks or hot metal can fall through cracks or crevices in floors or wall openings and cause a hid-
den smoldering fire or fires on the floor below. Make certain that such openings are protected from hot
sparks and metal.
4. Do not weld, cut or perform other hot work until the work piece has been completely cleaned so that
there are no substances on the work piece which might produce flammable or toxic vapors. Do not do
hot work on closed containers. They may explode.
5. Have fire extinguishing equipment handy for instant use, such as a garden hose, water pail, sand bucket,
or portable fire extinguisher. Be sure you are trained in its use.
6. Do not use equipment beyond its ratings. For example, overloaded welding cable can overheat and
create a fire hazard.
7. After completing operations, inspect the work area to make certain there are no hot sparks or hot metal
which could cause a later fire. Use fire watchers when necessary.
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